my lamp blog

{:en} Sometimes life can be complicated: relationship problems, financial struggles, health issues, and other challenges. Especially when daily life becomes overwhelming, prayer often takes a backseat. Yet, it is in the midst of challenges that we can meet God in conversation, just as we are—with all our desires and concerns. It is God who seeks…

{:en} The pastor’s wife took the stage and began her input as we all listened intently to her words. She spoke about her relationship with God and the ups and downs she had experienced over the decades. Unlike her, I was still new to faith, eagerly absorbing these new impressions. In the middle of her…

{:en} Fasting!? Definitely not! That’s totally out of fashion. The only thing that’s trendy nowadays is intermittent fasting. It helps to stay in shape or lose a few pounds. But biblical fasting? That used to seem kind of strange to me. However, in recent years, my perspective has changed significantly. Today, I’m a fan of…